A dental implant offers a permanent solution for replacing one or more teeth. Implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns, implant-supported bridges and dentures. Typical implants consist of a titanium screw with a roughened or smooth surface.
Implants have been in use since the 1990s. Due to improved personal and professional care in the past decade, success rates have risen above 95 per cent. Few forms of medical, orthopaedic, or dental treatment achieve such success.
An implant allows people to replace a missing tooth or to remove a partial denture. It also improves their ability to chew and prevents potential wear and tear to the other teeth.
Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth in a way that closely resembles natural teeth. The implant itself is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone, which integrates over time to provide a stable foundation for a replacement tooth.
Once healed, a custom-made crown, bridge, or full arch prosthesis is attached, restoring both function and appearance.
A single tooth implant is an effective solution when one tooth is missing. It replaces both the root and crown without affecting neighbouring teeth, helping maintain natural tooth structure and alignment.
An implant typically consists of three parts:
At Withers Dental, implant crowns are custom-designed to match your natural teeth. Digital scans or impressions are taken to ensure the crown fits your unique dental contours. These records are sent to a dental laboratory, where skilled technicians create a personalised crown.
While your final crown is being prepared, you may wear a temporary crown. Once ready, the temporary crown is removed, and the permanent crown is securely fitted.
Crown Material Options
Crowns can be made from a range of materials, including:
The most suitable material depends on factors such as function, aesthetics, and cost. Your dentist at Withers Dental will discuss the available options with you during your consultation.
For patients missing several teeth, dental implants can be used in different ways depending on the location and condition of the surrounding bone.
In some cases, multiple single implants may be placed side by side if the bone is strong and healthy. Alternatively, one implant may support more than one crown when replacing adjacent teeth.
Implant-supported bridges are another option, providing a stable and functional solution for multiple missing teeth. These restorations are anchored by implants and offer improved support compared to traditional bridges.
Full mouth dental implants are suitable for patients missing most or all of their teeth. This treatment approach restores both function and aesthetics, allowing patients to eat, speak, and smile with greater confidence.
At Withers Dental Toowoomba, full arch solutions are carefully planned to suit your oral health condition and long-term needs.
All-on-4 dental implants are designed for full arch restoration using four strategically placed implants. This technique provides a stable foundation for a complete set of teeth while using fewer implants than traditional full-mouth approaches.
At Withers Dental Toowoomba, All-on-4 treatments are often recommended for patients seeking a fixed alternative to removable dentures, offering improved stability and comfort.
In certain situations, alternatives such as bridges or partial dentures may be recommended. These options may be considered based on your dental health, budget, and treatment goals.
Your dentist at Withers Dental will help determine the most appropriate solution for your needs.
Implant-retained dentures are becoming an increasingly popular option for patients requiring full tooth replacement. These dentures are stabilised using implants, offering improved comfort and retention compared to traditional removable dentures.
Once healed, a custom-made crown, bridge, or full arch prosthesis is attached, restoring both function and appearance.
A dental implant serves as an artificial replacement for the root of a missing tooth. A titanium alloy post is fused with the jaw bone to act as an anchor for a replacement tooth, crown or denture. Once the post has been fully fused and the permanent replacement tooth attached, the implant appears natural and fully integrated into the mouth. Because dental implants integrate into the structure of your bone, they help to prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompanies bridgework and dentures. No one will ever know you have a replacement tooth.
Dental implants are made to last a lifetime. If they’re cared for properly, they can last up to 30 years. To give your dental implants the best chance at a long life, we recommend you clean them as you would your other teeth, maintain good oral health, limit your alcohol intake and smoking, and try to avoid particularly hard foods that could damage your implant.
If your implant or crown chips, breaks or loosens, make sure you collect all the pieces and contact your implant dentist straight away. Depending on the damage, you might not need any removal of the implant or surgery, but this requires a professional dental assessment. If the abutment, the part of your implant connecting the ceramic crown to the screw implant, becomes loose or breaks, your dentist will examine the abutment and crown without the need to go deeper. In the rare cases in which the implant screw breaks inside your gum, the implant must be extracted and replaced, perhaps with the support of a bone graft to strengthen your jaw and gums.
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